Oncologic Emergencies

Question 0

which condition does water get reabsorbed & dumped into systemic circulation

Answer 0

SIADH

Question 1

which condition does widespread clotting & hemorrhage occur

Answer 1

DIC

Question 2

what are 2 s/s of SIADH

Answer 2

low sodium

fluid retention

Question 3

what neurological changes might be noted in a pt with spinal cord compression

Answer 3

numbness
tingling
sensory loss

Question 4

which condition occurs when calcium released from the bones is more than the kidneys can excrete or bones can reabsorb

Answer 4

hypercalcemia

Question 5

what are the s/s of hypercalcemia

Answer 5

fatigue
weakness
confusion
polyuria
polydypsia
dysrhythmias

Question 6

name 2 meds given to treat hypercalcemia

Answer 6

phosphate

calcitonin

Question 7

which condition is caused by the release of intracellular contents of a tumor into circulation

Answer 7

tumor lysis syndrome

Question 8

what are 3 commons results of tumor lysis syndrome

Answer 8

N/V
hyperkalemia
hyperuricemia

Question 9

what are 2 ways to treat hyperkalemia caused by TLS

Answer 9

enemas

IV w/ insulin & glucose

Question 10

what are 2 ways to treat hyperuricemia caused by TLS

Answer 10

allopurinol

dialysis

Question 11

what is the best way to prevent TLS

Answer 11

hydrate w/ 3-5000 cc/day

Question 12

which condition is caused by compression or invasion of a tumor on the superior vena cava

Answer 12

superior vena cava syndrome

Question 13

which cancer most commonly causes SVCS

Answer 13

lung cancer

Question 14

what are common s/s of SVCS

Answer 14

dyspnea
upper body edema
facial swelling